HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, May 13, 2008
The regular meeting of the Handy Township Board of Trustees was called to order in the Handy Township Board Room by Supervisor Denby at 7:30 P.M. Trustees present: Eisele, Tesch, Redinger and Vaupel. Absent: none. Also present: Township Attorney-Kehoe, Assistant Zoning Administrator – Hummel and resident David Roddy.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dave Roddy introduced himself to the Board, he is running for the office of Trustee.
MINUTES
Minutes of 4-8-08
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF 4-8-08 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Special Meeting Minutes of 4-30-08
Change title for Brian Jonckheere to Drain Commissioner
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF 4- 30-08 AS AMENDED.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $796,212.78 WITH THE FUNDS TAKEN FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
PENDING BUSINESS
Engineer was not present. Still waiting on Bond Company decision.
Supervisor Denby contacted Raica Excavating regarding outstanding bills.
Handy Township Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of 5-13-2008
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Report reviewed. Meter costs have gone up.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO AUTHORIZE THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO RAISE THE PRICE OF WATER METERS TO $475.00 TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. MOTION CARRIED.
Report reviewed. ESRI contract renewal for the ARC program.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE ESRI CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00. MOTION CARRIED.
D) Community Recreation and Education Report
Clerk Eisele attended the meeting, the budget needs to be approved, will have copies at next meeting. There is a new field in use at Iosco Township Hall.
E) Roads
Discussion on proposed road project with Aisin.
MOTION TESCH SUPPORT EISELE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FOR PROJECT ON SOUTH SMITH ROAD CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH AISIN, THAT AISIN PAYS 50% OF TOTAL COST OF
$178,000.00 TO HANDY TOWNSHIP WITH 25 % OF TOTAL COST PAID TO HANDY TOWNSHIP PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT AND THE REMAINING 25% TO BE PAID WHEN PROJECT COMPLETED AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK’S AND SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURES. MOTION CARRIED.
Still waiting.
Will discuss at June regular meeting.
No report
Brief discussion of letter and recommendations. Would like to see if Mr. Anderson is available for the June meeting.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL AND BILLING ESTIMATE FROM ATWELL – HICKS FOR MONITORING THE HOGBACK ROAD LANDFILL. MOTION CARRIED.
Handy Township Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of 5-13-2008
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NEW BUSINESS
Brief discussion concerning letter, Supervisor Denby has driven Layton and Smith Rd. and did not observe any dumping, roadside cleanup has not started yet, will contact Mr. Cox for more information.
Brief discussion. Board not interested in membership.
Brief discussion, no interest in continuing membership.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO SCHEDULE THE BUDGET WORKSHOP FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
FOR DISCUSSION OF THE 2008-09 HANDY TOWNSHIP BUDGET.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO SCHEDULE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HANDY TOWNSHIP 2008-09 BUDGET FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
Request from Sr. Center for extra funds, will discuss at Budget meeting.
Treasurer’s report presented and reviewed. Discussed ad in the Fowlerville Fair brochure.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO CONTRACT WITH THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FOR A HALF PAGE AD IN THE FOWLERVILLE FAIR BROCHURE AT A COST OF $265.00 CONGRATULATING THE 4-H FOR THEIR 100 YEARS AND LISTING TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS AND WEBSITE INFORMATION IN THE AD.
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion concerning the FBA membership.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO JOIN THE FBA AND TO
PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 PER YEAR.
MOTION CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDANCE
Census update, brief discussion followed.
Discussion concerning price increase and cost of school election.
EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Roddy brought up concerns about drunk drivers and need for increased police patrols.
Closed Session
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO GO OUT OF REGULAR BUSINESS AND GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION FOR CHESTNUT DEVELOPMENT. ROLL CALL VOTE. VAUPEL – AYE, REDINGER – AYE, TESCH – AYE, DENBY – AYE, EISELE – AYE. AYES – 5, NAYS – 0, ABSENT – 0, ABSTAIN – 0. MOTION CARRIED.
Regular Business Session
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO DIRECT ATTORNEY TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH PENDING LAWSUIT WITH CHESTNUT DEVELOPMENT.
ROLL CALL VOTE. REDINGER – AYE, EISELE – AYE, DENBY – AYE, VAUPEL – AYE, TESCH – AYE. AYES–5, NAYS–0, ABSENT–0, ABSTAIN–0. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion concerning F.J. Jones. Supervisor Denby reported that at the last DPW meeting they wanted to know how Township will be taking care of additional costs.
Clerk Eisele asked that Trustees be available if needed at the Township to cover for Zoning Administrator Anderson. Trustee Vaupel will be available for emergencies.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO ADJOURN AT 8:52 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela J. Hibbard
Recording Secretary
Laura A. Eisele
Handy Township Clerk